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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

April Scrappy Finishes - Rainbow Star Cushion & Link Up

How was April for your scrap busting? Mine was not so good, but I did manage one small project this week so not a total loss.

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Going back a few years ago, I used a few rainbow charms to make this scrappy star using the diamond die on my Accuquilt Go! Baby. But I didn't really think it through and once it was made I realised doing anything with it required y seams, which I wasn't in the humour to tackle at that stage. It went in my scrap basket and remained there until the start of this year when I found it again.



I pieced the y seams the other night - not perfect, but fine for a cushion where it is going to be squished and squashed and no one will notice.

 

Then I echo quilted it using rainbow coloured thread. And hey presto, I have a lovely little cushion. This is a small little cushion - only 15" square, and I have it ear marked for my office chair which has been killing my back lately, whatever way it is set up.



I made an envelope back for it with some large leftover scraps from my Made to Measure quilt back - Ikeas nummer fabric.
 

All done and ready to bring to work tomorrow.


I'm looking forward to seeing what scrappy projects you've been working on this month - link up below!


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14 comments:

  1. Mrs Flying Blind...April 30, 2014 at 8:53 PM

    And so we return to the twin-freakery - yesterday I requested a new office chair because mine isn't that comfy!!

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  2. helenjean@midgetgemquiltsApril 30, 2014 at 11:07 PM

    looks good. we got our library made self service, so they have taken away our counters and chairs. hence the swollen ankles all week. love the cushion

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  3. margaretMay 1, 2014 at 6:57 AM

    this has worked very well, trust it helps the back too

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  4. UnknownMay 1, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    such a beautiful blog i have ever seen thank you!!!

    Packers & Movers
    Movers & Packers

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  5. Judith, BelfastMay 1, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    This is a lovely use of an orphan block. I realise now I need a cushion in my car! Oh the joys of getting old! Jxo

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  6. RuthMay 1, 2014 at 9:56 AM

    I've had 5 and 6 pointed stars on the brain lately and paper pieced to avoid y seams! I really like the echo quilting in the bright colours!

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  7. IsisjemMay 1, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    Love the bright colours against the dark background

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  8. needle and nestMay 1, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    I love it! What a clever use for a UFO. :)

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  9. Sandra WalkerMay 2, 2014 at 3:24 AM

    Hi Sarah! Wow, that pillow turned out just great! Y seams, like appliqué, I'm not a fan! Cynthia suggested I link up my scrap quilt adventures of the past week or so with you, so I did! I've followed you for several months, and enjoy reading what you're up to on the Emerald Isle. ;-) I've been hit by the no-reply blogger bug thanks to switching to Google+ profile so my email is ephdra "at" gmail "dot" com.

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  10. Jess @ Elven Garden QuiltsMay 2, 2014 at 4:13 AM

    It's really lovely Sarah!

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  11. Katy CameronMay 4, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    Very nice! I have to admit I couldn't take a cushion into my office without totally baffling the natives (almost entirely men!)

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  12. KarenMay 6, 2014 at 3:02 AM

    Very, very nice!

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  13. HelenMay 9, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    Hey Sweetie,
    I think I may have sorted it out? Just checking...
    Love
    Hx

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  14. Archie The Wonder DogMay 16, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    I love your cushion!

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